Germans have followed the plight of the sea monster, dubbed Timmy by newspapers, on live news tickers, TV screens and influencers’ YouTube and TikTok channels, but some are worried about what its epic struggle says about the nation’s collective psyche. Sociologist Christian Stegbauer said whales are highly intelligent and social animals that are subject to … Read more
Farmers battling the worst rat plague ever seen across Western Australia say solutions are bogged down in red tape. An estimated 8,000 rats live on every hectare in northern Washington’s grain belt, and swarms can be seen on pastures and on roads at night. Grain producers say current doses of the toxic zinc phosphide are … Read more
Several Quebec municipalities have been hit by flooding and many residents have been evacuated from their homes. At a press conference Sunday afternoon, Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette said four regions were being closely monitored, including the Outaouais region, Argenteuil, Quebec City and Lanaudière. “We have established close contacts with the mayors of these regions and … Read more